1. In Industry, it is a non-metallic liquid or solid substance that separates, or disassociates, into ions. It is used to transmit electric current through positively and negatively charged ions. This contrast to electrons in metals. The disassociation comes when the electrolyte melts or dissolves in water or a solvent. Salts, such as aluminum sulfate,… Continue Reading ELECTROLYTE
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DNA
the abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid.
ALKALOSIS
When body fluids and tissues become more alkaline than usual. It is caused by acid alkali level regulators failing in the blood stream.
BASE
1. a compound that reacts with acid to neutralize it. The result is water and salt. 2. a single digit symbol in a number system. 3. a numer raised to a power.
CLASSIFICATION OF POISONS
US Department of Transport puts poisons in two classes. (1) ClassA, which includes highly toxic chemicals, which are dangerous to life even in very small quantities as a gas or vapor in air, such as cyanogen, hydrocyanic acid, nitrogen peroxide, and phosgene. (2) ClassB includes chemicals other than those included in ClassA and still considered… Continue Reading CLASSIFICATION OF POISONS
CHEMICAL BURN
Damage to body tissue caused by contact with a chemical substance. Damage is usually severe. The substance is often concentrated or a strong acid, such as sulfuric acid, or an alkali, such as caustic soda, or a reactive metal, such as sodium.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Pollution reduction device that eliminates or reduces substantially emissions. Usually attached to a car or engine exhaust system. Converts three specific substances from harmful to benign. Carbon monoxide converts from poisonous gas to carbon dioxide. Nitrogen oxide converts from cause of smog and acid rain to nitrogen and oxygen. Hydrocarbons convert from cause of smog… Continue Reading CATALYTIC CONVERTER
ONLINE TRANSACTION PROCESSING (OLTP)
This is a computing system in which time-sensitive data related to a transaction is processed immediately. Data must always be kept current. This is usually found in online banking, control of inventories, manufacturing schedules, and reservations of tickets. ACID qualities maintain the integrity of the data to make sure that transactions are executed correctly.